Add 70/24 and 75/5
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 15 0/5
70/24 + 75/5 is 215/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
70/24 = 70 × 5/24 × 5 = 350/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
75/5 = 75 × 24/5 × 24 = 1800/120 - Add the two like fractions:
350/120 + 1800/120 = 350 + 1800/120 = 2150/120 - 2150/120 simplified gives 215/12
- So, 70/24 + 75/5 = 215/12
In mixed form: 1711/12
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